Rangers will play against Hibernian at Easter Road on Sunday. With Hearts at the top of the table and Rangers making a comeback, this match offers an important chance for Danny Rohl’s team to narrow the gap on the leaders.
Hibernian vs Rangers – Match Preview and Team News
- Date: Sunday, 1st February.
- Kick-off: 2 PM BST.
- Venue: Easter Road Stadium, Edinburgh.
Hibernian Team News
Hibernian will miss midfielder Josh Mulligan due to an ankle injury sustained last weekend in the Scottish Cup against Dunfermline. He is expected to be out for several weeks. Additionally, Josh Campbell is not available because of a hamstring issue.
Chris Cadden will also be absent due to a calf injury, expected to keep him out until mid-February, along with Warren O’Hara, who is dealing with a groin injury.
Rangers Team News
Rangers will be without Bailey Rice, Connor Barron, Derek Cornelius, and Dujon Sterling due to injuries.
Goalkeeper Jack Butland, who has played a key role in Rangers’ defensive improvements, is expected to be significant in this match. Since Rohl took over, Rangers have shown notable progress in both defense and attack, with Butland receiving high praise from analysts.
Rohl is likely to choose the lineup that achieved a solid 3-0 win against Dundee last weekend, as the Porto match was an opportunity to rest some key players.
The Rangers manager has focused on strategic flexibility, allowing players to adjust their roles based on the match situation.
Form
Hibernian
After a shaky start, David Gray’s team has bounced back well, winning eight of their last 16 games, and currently sits fifth in the Scottish Premiership with 35 points from 23 matches.
However, a heavy loss to Falkirk last weekend has affected their morale, prompting Gray to call for higher standards from the players.
Rangers
Since Danny Rohl took over in October, Rangers have experienced a significant turnaround. They are now in second place in the Scottish Premiership with 47 points from 23 matches, just seven points behind Hearts, while remaining unbeaten in the league.
Rangers have been in outstanding form, with six consecutive league wins and just one loss in their last 18 league games.
Predicted Lineups
Hibernian: Sallinger; Kiranga, Hanley, Iredale; Molotnikov, Chaiwa, Levitt, Obita; McGrath; Boyle, Youan.
Rangers: Butland; Tavernier, Djiga, Fernandez, Meghoma; Raskin, Chukwuani; Skov Olsen, Aasgaard, Moore; Miovski.
How to Watch Hibernian vs Rangers?
Viewers in the UK can watch the match live on Sky Sports.
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